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      Question

      In the question below, three sentences are given, each

      divided into four parts, which may or may not contain grammatical errors. From the options, choose the one that provides the combination of the part(s) of each sentence that are incorrect. 1. Each of the strategic initiatives introduced during the summit (A)/ were designed to improve institutional transparency (B)/ without creating excessive regulatory burdens. (C)/ for emerging economies. (D) 2. Scarcely had the expedition crossed the final ridge (A)/ when weather conditions deteriorated (B)/ to such an extent (C)/ that evacuation became unavoidable. (D) 3. The policy framework seeks not merely (A)/ to accelerate infrastructure investment (B)/ but also improving labour-market participation (C)/ among underrepresented groups. (D)
      A 1–B, 2–B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1–B, 3–C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 2–A, 3–D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1–C only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 2–D, 3–A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Sentence 1 → Error in Part B Subject: → Each (singular) Incorrect: were designed Correct: was designed Rule: Each + of + plural noun → singular verb. Sentence 2 → Correct Correct inversion: Scarcely had … when… accepted structure in formal English. Sentence 3 → Error in Part C Construction: not merely… but also… Parallelism required. Incorrect: to accelerate … but also improving Correct: but also to improve Rule: Parallel grammatical structure. Hence, option (2).

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